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The Venezuelan opposition is reorganizing amidst political repression to establish a stronger presence in the transition to democracy.

The opposition organization Vente Venezuela reported the confiscation of Laura Acosta's home in Caracas, an act deemed political retaliation against her and the regime's repression of dissent.

The article discusses the political repression in Turkey under Erdogan's regime, emphasizing the recent arrest of journalist Alican Uludag as indicative of the growing pessimism and fear among the opposition.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine revealed that his wife and children fled the country due to safety concerns following the controversial presidential election in January.

The Kremlin refutes European claims that opposition figure Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison, calling the allegations unfounded and politically motivated.

The Kremlin vigorously denied allegations from five European countries that the Russian state poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny using frog toxin, despite his widow stating that the truth will eventually come out.

Venezuelan opposition leader Pedro Urruchurtu discusses the necessity of using force in the struggle against Nicolás Maduro's regime, reflecting on his experiences of political repression.

Lansana Dumbuya, Secretary General of Sierra Leone's opposition APC party, has been charged with incitement to violence and public insult after criticizing President Julius Maada Bio.

The article discusses the contrast between Trump’s message of prosperity for Venezuela and the stark reality faced by political prisoners, highlighting opposition leader Leopoldo López's views on chavismo's grip on repression.

Leopoldo López, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader and former political prisoner, discusses the ongoing repression in Venezuela and the cultural and political context surrounding it from his exiled position.

The Venezuelan opposition party Vente Venezuela, led by Maria Corina Machado, faces severe repression from the Chavista regime, resulting in over 200 detentions.

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure, was placed under house arrest shortly after being released from prison, highlighting ongoing repression in the country.

Reports indicate a surge in citizen denunciations in Russia, reaching levels reminiscent of the communist regime, with the FSB receiving over 150,000 calls last year.

The arrest of opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa shortly after his release highlights the ongoing repression in Venezuela under the Chavista regime.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was placed under house arrest after briefly regaining freedom, highlighting the ongoing political repression in the country.

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was reportedly kidnapped shortly after being released from jail in Caracas, raising concerns over political repression in the country.

The arrest of opposition leader John Heche in Tanzania has raised serious rights concerns and accusations of political repression ahead of the upcoming elections.

Juan Pablo Guanipa, an opposition leader in Venezuela, is reported missing following his arrest, just hours after being released from detention, sparking concern from his family.

María Corina Machado reported that opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped shortly after his release from prison in Venezuela.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reported the kidnapping of Juan Pablo Guanipa, an associate, hours after his release from prison.

The article discusses the increasing repression in Azerbaijan under President Aliyev, focusing on the recent detention of opposition politician Ali Karimli.

Italian police are now allowed to temporarily detain suspects before street gatherings to prevent unrest, following a new order approved by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government.

Uganda's upcoming presidential elections on January 15 are marred by repression, including internet outages, arrests of journalists, and violence against opposition figures.

The article discusses Zbigniew Ziobro's vocal opposition to the current Polish government and his claims about political repression, positioning Poland and Hungary as part of a dissenting bloc within the EU.

As Uganda prepares for elections, opposition leaders raise concerns over political repression and the detention of critics, with Bobi Wine highlighting the issue of political prisoners in his campaign.

Chavismo is intensifying repression in Caracas to thwart opposition protests, leading citizens to delete protest photos from their phones while journalists face disappearance and merchants are extorted.

Amnesty International reports a severe crackdown on Uganda's opposition as the January 15 election approaches, highlighting the risks faced by presidential candidate Bobi Wine.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela soon, denouncing the regime's increasing repression of dissent and journalists after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.

Russia is returning to the judicial traditions of Stalinism and fascism, characterized by show trials, expatriations, and convictions for 'spying' and 'treason'.

The article discusses a recent incident where security forces attacked an opposition figure peacefully protesting against the communist regime at the University of Warsaw, reflecting a broader issue of transnational repression highlighted by a European Parliament resolution in November 2025.

The junta-led legislative elections in Myanmar, deemed restricted and criticized by many as undemocratic, have started amid ongoing civil war and opposition repression.